Medical Oncologist

Site:  VCCC (Parkville)

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit:  Medical Oncology

Division:  Chief Operating Officer

Department:  Medical Oncology

Visiting Medical Oncologist 0.2EFT, Preventing Cancer with Medications (PCMed) Telehealth Service (Fixed term 2 years)

Join our innovative, patient-centred telehealth service as a Medical Oncologist and help drive contemporary models of care at the forefront of precision breast cancer prevention.

The PCMed Service supports women at increased breast cancer risk to access evidence-based prevention medications that are endorsed in national and international guidelines but still underused in routine care. PCMed provides specialist-led assessment, initiation of prevention medications, and shared-care with GPs over the multi-year course of therapy.

Now in its third year, PCMed has a proven track record of increasing appropriate uptake of prevention medications and is highly valued by women and clinicians.

We are accepting applications from outstanding candidates who are practising Medical Oncologists. Experience in breast cancer care is essential. On-the-job training in breast cancer prevention will be provided by medical oncologist and cancer prevention expert, Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips. A detailed position description is attached. We look forward to receiving your application to join our expert, innovation-driven team.

Please note that the recruitment process may conclude prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is secured.

For further information and any questions about this exciting position please contact:

Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips MBBS (Hons) MD FRACP FAHMS
Breast Cancer Prevention Specialist
Co-Lead Breast Medical Oncology and Preventing Cancer with Medications Service
Senior Strategic Research Leader
National Health and Medical Research Council Leadership Fellow
Enquiries to: Jana Reed (Kelly Phillips’ assistant) Jana.Reed@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Monday 05 January 2026.